2020 Smithsonian Photo Contest

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Smithsonian magazine 18th Annual Photo Contest begins March 31, 2020, and ends November 30, 2020, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. By submitting an entry, each contestant agrees to the rules of the contest and states that he or she is 18 years old or older.

The following six contest categories are drawn from subjects of special interest to Smithsonian magazine:

1. Natural World: Animals, plants and landscapes; geological or climatological features; and scientific processes and endeavors.
   
2. Travel: Locales, peoples or activities in the United States and abroad that convey a sense of place.
   
3. People: Portraits and photos of groups or individuals.
   
4. The American Experience: Events, objects or activities connecting the American people to their history or their cultural heritage; photographs that tell us what it means to be an American and provide a sense of what it is like to live in this country.
   
5. Altered Images: Photographs manipulated for artistic purposes by applying digital and/or traditional special effects.
   
6. Mobile: Any photograph taken with a mobile device (phone or tablet).

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Grand Prize winner: $2,500.
Category winners: $500
Readers' Choice winner: $500